Dose of Play

Play ideas, coping strategies, resources & more to assist parents and caregivers in helping children cope with medical experiences.

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CLICK HERE: Teddy Bear Clinic at Frank G. Murray Community Center https://t.co/AqkOeFVpEH

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CLICK HERE: Teddy Bear Clinic at Frank G. Murray Community Center for K-1st graders https://t.co/r0fRPHh8M2

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CLICK HERE: Teddy Bear Clinic at WIPP (3's classes) https://t.co/nH7zr1xToe

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Teddy Bear Clinic for WIPP students on Wilmington Island

[Morgan Livingstone @ChildLifeMorgan]

Don’t forget to #Download #free copies of my helpful #childlife #books about #talking to kids about #breastcancer and #stage4breastcancer #metastaticbreastcancer @rethinktweet website #families #cancer #information #education

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#naeycAC #NAEYC2019 #barebooks

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Check out my recent blog post featuring @BareBooks to help the kids in your life feel prepared for new experiences and more.

#doseofplay #barebooks #blankbooks #blankpuzzles #kids #parenting #childlifespecialist #children #siblings #siblingsupport #mementos #preparingforsurgery

[Treetop Publishing @BareBooks]

Check out the recent blog post by @DoseofPlay about using Bare Books and puzzles to help support children in stressful, unfamiliar situations. #barebooks #doseofplay #medicaleducation #childlifespecialist #blankpuzzles #blankbooks https://t.co/joAbZUu4pC

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Using blank books and puzzles to create meaningful moments https://t.co/Y6d1kQo9r0

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[Making Cancer Fun @makingcancerfun]

Such a fantastic idea from @doseofplay 💛💛💛
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With the threat of Dorian approaching the Southeast Coast, our community and many others are under mandatory evacuation orders.

This was one of the activities I had… https://t.co/DdlswAb8D7

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These are materials I found in prep for a dental prep/play session while staying at my parents’ home. How would you make a dental bib?

#childlife #childlifeprivatepractice #savannah #goingtothedentist #medicalplay #looseparts

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New guest post from fellow #childlifespecialist Kim Haberkorn with tips and resources to help #children identify and manage #emotions

#toddlers #preschoolers #parenting #parenthood #parentlife #copingstrategies #copingkit #ToddlerLife #momlife #dadlife

https://t.co/3S42SEYf2Y

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Autism Acceptance

#autismawareness #AutismAwarenessMonth #autism #AutismSpeaks https://t.co/5WELVM38Sj

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@CathHubbuck @LucyBray9 @spencer_sian @KathEvans2 @nahpsofficial @LLaurajwalsh @CharlotteCoops @PenHartSpencer @DeborahVilas @PlayTeam_Whit Wonderful! Well done 💜✨

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@mommyshorts Yes! I have put letters on my board TWO times since receiving it ha ha

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Great resource for parents when #talkingaboutdeathwithkids #Parenthood #parentingtips ⁦@NPRLifeKit⁩ ⁦@SesameWorkshop⁩ https://t.co/FztPBydABy

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Breaking down medical jargon for this common (and often anxiety inducing) procedure for #hospitalizedchildren

#iv #medicaleducation #familysupport #childrenshospital #childlifespecialist

More tips for how to prepare your child for medical procedures on my last Instagram post

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Jessie Smith, Certified #childlife peutic activities, & resources to support children with #limbdifferences on https://t.co/Pe6DwawHhO.

#parents #childlife #orthopedics #orthosurgery #lengthening #rotationplasty #amputation
https://t.co/LrR621zm6r

[Gus Gear @gusgear]

When you mix #autism and the ER, you can get some major meltdowns! Here are some tips and tricks from @DoseofPlay to make it through your trip to the ER with your child who's on the spectrum.
https://t.co/GjrFBeytRn

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This is beautiful @ChildLifeAlexx 💜 best wishes in your next role! Canada is lucky to have you!

[Morgan Livingstone @ChildLifeMorgan]

Proud of my friend, colleague and past #childlife intern @ChildLifeAlexx and her great work - Thank-you Alex (Our Child Life Specialist) https://t.co/5aIlflsIJE via @wordpressdotcom

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Supporting children on the autism spectrum in the emergency department. New post with tips + resources to support caregivers
#autismspectrum #emergencydepartment #childlifespecialist #parentsupport #childrenshospital #pediatrics #family #autism #advocate
https://t.co/qqUawZjAq0